IPC 6 English version B63H 19/00-B63H 25/52

B63H01900-B63H02552

SECTION B– PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING

B 63

SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT

B 63 H

MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING (peculiar to submarines, other than nuclear propulsion, B 63 G; peculiar to torpedoes F 42 B 19/00)

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Effecting propulsion of vessels, not otherwise provided for

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by using energy derived from movement of ambient water, e.g. from rolling or pitching of vessels

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propelled by water current

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by discharging gas into ambient water (with jet action B 63 H 11/12; for reducing surface friction B 63 B 1/38)

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by direct engagement with water-bed or ground

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Outboard propulsion units, i.e. propulsion units having a substantially vertical power leg mounted outboard of a hull and terminating in a propulsion element, e.g. "outboard motors", Z-drives (power plants per se, see the relevant classes); Arrangements thereof on vessels [6]

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Mounting of propulsion units (B 63 H 20/08 takes precedence) [6]

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in a well [6]

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on an intermediate support [6]

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Means enabling movement of the position of the propulsion element, e.g. for trim, tilt, or steering (transmissions allowing movement of the propulsion element B 63 H 20/14); Control of trim or tilt (initiating means for steering B 63 H 25/02) [6]

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Means enabling trim or tilt, or lifting of the propulsion element when an obstruction is hit; Control of trim or tilt [6]

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Means enabling steering [6]

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Transmission between propulsion power unit and propulsion element [6]

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allowing movement of the propulsion element in a horizontal plane only, e.g. for steering [6]

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allowing movement of the propulsion element about a longitudinal axis, e.g. the through transom shaft (B 63 H 20/22 takes precedence) [6]

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with provision for reverse drive [6]

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allowing movement of the propulsion element about at least a horizontal axis without disconnection of the drive, e.g. using universal joints [6]

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Exhaust gas outlets [6]

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passing through the propeller or its hub [6]

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Cooling-water intakes [6]

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for flushing [6]

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Housings [6]

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comprising stabilising fins [6]

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Transporting or testing stands; Protection of power legs [6]

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Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels (use of outboard propulsion units B 63 H 20/00; hull reinforcements for carrying propulsion power plant or units B 63 B 3/70; propulsion power plant or units per se, see the relevant classes) [6]

Note

This group covers:

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arrangements of propulsion power plant or units on vessels;

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to some extent, adaptations of such plant or units to facilitate such arrangements.

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the vessels being steam-driven (B 63 H 21/18 takes precedence)

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relating to positive-displacement steam engines

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relating to steam turbines

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relating to steam boilers

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relating to condensers or engine-cooling fluid heat-exchangers

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the vessels being motor-driven (B 63 H 21/175, B 63 H 21/18 take precedence) [4]

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relating to internal-combustion engines

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relating to gas turbines

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by hydraulic fluid motor, i.e. wherein a liquid under pressure is utilised to rotate the propelling means [4]

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by electric motor (electrically-propelled vehicles B 60 L) [4]

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the vessel being powered by land vehicle supported by vessel [4]

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the vessels being powered by nuclear energy

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the vessels being powered by combinations of different types of propulsion units

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Control means for engine or transmission, specially adapted for use on marine vessels [4]

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the propulsion power units being controlled from exterior of engine room, e.g. from navigation bridge; Arrangements of order telegraphs (order telegraphs per se G 08 B 9/00)

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(covered by B 63 H 21/00)

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(transferred to B 63 H 20/00)

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(transferred to B 63 H 20/14)

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Mounting of propulsion plant or unit, e.g. for anti-vibration purposes (hull reinforcements therefor B 63 B 3/70; vibration-dampers, suppression of vibration in systems F 16 F; engine beds F 16 M)

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Arrangements of propulsion power-unit exhaust uptakes; Funnels peculiar to vessels (engine exhausts in general F 01 N; flue devices for furnaces in general F 23 J)

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having exhaust-gas deflecting means

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Covers or casing arranged to protect plant or unit from marine environment (hull construction B 63 B 3/00) [4]

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Apparatus or methods specially adapted for use on marine vessels, for handling power plant or unit liquids, e.g. lubricants, coolants, fuels or the like (lubricating or cooling engines in general F 01 to F 04) [4]

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Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements (changing pitch of propellers B 63 H 3/00; adaptation of transmission to allow adjustment in direction of propellers B 63 H 5/125; transmission between wind motors and propulsive elements B 63 H 13/00, in outboard propulsion units B 63 H 20/14; adaptation of transmission to allow adjustment of location of propellers B 63 H 20/08; for vehicles in general B 60 K; driving auxiliary machinery B 63 J; transmission elements per se F 16)

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with mechanical gearing

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the main transmitting element, e.g. shaft, being substantially vertical

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for transmitting drive from a single propulsion power unit

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with provision for reversing drive

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for transmitting drive from more than one propulsion power unit (for synchronisation of propulsive elements B 63 H 23/28)

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allowing combined use of the propulsion power units

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with unidirectional drive or where reversal is immaterial

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characterised by provision of reverse drive

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for alternative use of the propulsion power units

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with separate forward and astern propulsion power units, e.g. turbines

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with non-mechanical gearing

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electric

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fluid

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with synchronisation of propulsive elements

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characterised by use of clutches

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Other parts

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Propeller shafts; Paddle-wheel shafts; Attachment of propellers on shafts (shafts in general F 16 C; attachment of a member on a shaft in general F 16 D 1/06)

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Shaft braking or locking, i.e. means to slow or stop the rotation of the propeller shaft or to prevent the shaft from initial rotation [4]

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Shaft tubes (propeller-shaft tunnels B 63 B 11/06; shaft-tube seals F 16 J)

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Steering; Slowing-down otherwise than by use of propulsive elements (using adjustably-mounted propeller ducts or rings for steering B 63 H 5/14; using movably-installed outboard propulsion units B 63 H 20/00); Dynamic anchoring, i.e. positioning vessels by means of main or auxiliary propulsive elements (anchoring, other than dynamic, B 63 B 21/00; equipment to decrease pitch, roll, or like unwanted vessel movements by auxiliary jets or propellers B 63 B 39/08)

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Initiating means for steering

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automatic, e.g. reacting to compass

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Steering by rudders (by rudders carrying propellers B 63 H 25/42)

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Steering gear

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with mechanical transmission

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with fluid transmission

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power assisted; power driven, i.e. using steering engine

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with alternative muscle or power- operated steering

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Transmitting of movement of initiating means to steering engine

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by mechanical means

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by fluid means

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by electrical means

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Steering engines

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of fluid type

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hydraulic

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steam

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Transmitting of movement of engine to rudder, e.g. using quadrants, brakes

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Rudder-position indicators

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Rudders (stern posts B 63 B 3/40)

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using Magnus effect

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Steering or dynamic anchoring by propulsive elements (by jets B 63 H 25/46); Steering or dynamic anchoring by propellers used therefor only; Steering or dynamic anchoring by rudders carrying propellers [2]

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Steering or slowing-down by extensible flaps or the like

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Steering or dynamic anchoring by jets [2]

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Steering or slowing-down by deflection of propeller slip-stream otherwise than by rudder

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Slowing-down means not otherwise provided for

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Parts for steering not otherwise provided for

B63H - B63H 16/20